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Summary- Tess comes to town and turns Max's world upside down.

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Liz is insecure…she's been hurt in the past. I would be worried if some gorgeous blond moved to town…lol.

Previously on "Confused Love"

Max's POV

She pulls away from me and wipes her eyes. She smiles softly at me before saying "Max promise me this is the last time you see Tess."

I look down before saying "I can't do that but…"

Before I can finish Liz says "Max.."

I put my finger against her lip to stop her from speaking and say "But…we will remain friends…just friends."

Max's POV

Science-3rd period

I know I should be listening to the teacher and I do…most of the time. Its just that this whole Liz being jealous is taking its toll on me… I can't stop thinking about it.

I am brought out of my thoughts by the teacher saying "You all know that we have a new student…well she needs a lab partner. After much thought I have decided to put Miss Harding with Mr.Evans and Miss Parker you will be with Mr. Whitman."

Just what I need….I like Tess.. I do…..buts that the problem….I like her…a little too much.

Liz looks upset and before I can say anything she grabs her books and walks to the table where Alex is at. Tess walks over and sits down. She looks over at me and smiles.

I do my best to smile back but find it hard….this is going to be a long school year.

"Today we are going to.."

I tune the teacher along with everyone else out. I look over at Tess who is taking notes and then back at Liz who is looking at me with pained eyes.

I quickly look away…I can't stand to see Liz hurting.

I love Liz but I can't help the but want something new and exciting. Liz and I have been dating for 2 years and I will always love her but after a while the adventure and spark is gone. Tess is mysterious…she's exactly what I have been looking for.

Liz and I started to date in 9th grade. The first time I saw her she was with Kyle Valenti's girlfriend and I knew then that I had to make her mine. That's what I did…I made her mine and fell in love with her. Of course Kyle wanted to kill me but after a couple fights and a night spent in prison we both decided to make peace.

Liz and I do not have a fairytale relationship and I am starting to wonder if we will even have the happy ending.

"You okay?" Tess asks

I nod and smile before saying "Yeah."

She gives me a concerned look before looking up at the front of the room where the teacher is writing something on the board.

Lunch-5th period

I look around the table at my friends….Liz and Maria are deep in conversation….Alex keeps stealing glances at Isabel and Isabel is looking at Alex from the corner of her eye….Michael is picking at his food obviously deep in thought about something.

My friends…the people who are always there for me…who would do anything for me. As long as I have them I am fine….then why do I feel like there's a part of me missing.

A couple months ago Maria told me something about soul mates…that along time ago they ran out of souls so now two people share the same soul and you aren't whole without them. If Liz is my soul mate why don't I feel whole?

I look over at Tess who is eating alone. Taking a deep breath I grab my tray and without as much as a word get up.

I look back and I see Liz looking at me hurt….tears start to form in her beautiful brown eyes. But I look away and continue to walk. I can't keep on pretending to be happy ….its not fair………. to any of us.

I sit down across from Tess. Tess looks up from her tray and instantly she smiles. I can't but smile back…she's always seems to make me happy no matter what is going on in my life.

"You don't care if I sit with you do you"? I ask

"Not at all."

She looks down at her food and starts to pick at it. Ok I need to do it now if I am going to do it at all.

"Tess….would you like to do something tonight?"

She looks at me strangely.

"You mean like a date?" Tess asks.

"Not a date….more like 'getting to know each other ' thing."

Her brows knit together in confusion but she nods none the less.

"Sure…..here's my address."

She digs in her purse and pulls out a piece of paper and a pen and writes down her address.

Handing me the paper she says "Its almost time for 6th period to start…I better go."

"Yeah me too…see you tonight."

She gets up and walks away. All of a sudden she turns around and yells "Yeah tonight."

AU- Sorry dreamers but Max is having doubts about his relationship with Liz. Congrats Rebels Max and Tess have a date well a "Get to know each other thing."

Next on "Confused Love"

Max and Liz break up.

Max and Tess go on their "get to know each other thing."